Right of Way Supervisor- Ohio

Gray Hawk Land Solutions•New Lexington, OH

About The Position

Gray Hawk Land Solutions is hiring a Senior Right of Way Supervisor in Junction City/New Lexington, Ohio. The role requires a self-starter who can perform the listed duties with little or no supervision. The supervisor oversees right-of-way personnel and contractors, manages project schedules and budgets, negotiates surface agreements and easements, and maintains relationships with surface owners and government stakeholders. The position requires substantial pipeline right-of-way experience, including negotiation and title research, as well as proficiency with mapping tools, project databases, drawings, and Microsoft Office.

Requirements

At least seven years of experience in the right-of-way industry, primarily negotiating pipeline easements.
At least three years of experience managing right-of-way agents.
Bachelor’s degree, technical diploma, or high school graduate.
Thorough understanding of surface use agreements, easements, pipeline right of way, surface titles, and government laws and regulations related to right-of-way operations.
Ability to conduct internal and external courthouse title research without supervision.
Experience with mapping software, including GIS and Google Earth; ability to deed plot and learn client mapping systems.
Ability to interpret and redline alignment drawings, Certified Property Plats, permit drawings, temporary workspace drawings, and construction access drawings.
Ability to navigate multiple client databases.
Ability to conduct online research.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel, and database use.
Self-starter able to perform duties with little or no supervision.
Professionalism, integrity, interpersonal skills, and ability to diffuse tense situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with geoAMPS or Pandell Projects.
Experience with ESRI GIS software.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain good relationships with surface owners and local government officials and agencies.
Supervise internal right-of-way agents, land negotiators, field personnel, and third-party contractors assigned to project spreads.
Represent the client and the company professionally and with integrity; relate to people from varied backgrounds and diffuse tense situations.
Track project timelines, manage budgets, develop status reports, and coordinate with Project Managers and clients.
Negotiate surface agreement terms, including surface use agreements, pipeline rights of way, and easements.
Settle surface damages and ensure necessary access to company assets.
Conduct internal and courthouse title research independently.
Interpret drawings and redline them when needed, including alignment drawings, Certified Property Plats, permit drawings, temporary workspace drawings, and construction access drawings.
Navigate multiple client databases and conduct online research.
Use Microsoft Office applications and databases effectively.